Douglas council is to start producing its own sustainable solar energy.
The local authority has approved funding for a solar farm to power some of its facilities.
The generation facility would be built in Braddan and have a life span of around 20 years.
It's thought the savings will mean it'll effectively pay for itself within five to seven years.
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